Care Leavers Bursary

Type of Award: Bursary
Year of Entry: 2026/27
Value: £1,000
Study Level: Undergraduate

Overview

We offer a range of support and services to help all students, but especially students who may need a little extra assistance, because they are from care and don’t have support from their parents. We understand that at different stages of your university life you may need different types of support and advice, depending on your own individual needs, and would tailor the support to suit you.

Once you have enrolled onto your course you may access the online application form on the Student Hub.

The application deadline is nine months after the start of the academic year in which you apply. For example if your course starts in September, you would need to apply before the end of May of that academic year.

Programme exclusions

• International part-time

Eligible countries

• Overseas based in the United Kingdom (UK)

Eligibility

Under 25 and care leaver is defined as someone who was in care for at least 13 weeks and in care on their 16th birthday.

Exclusions

• Degree apprenticeship students (please see Degree Apprentice Care Leavers Bursary)